Workplace Abuse and Bullying: My Story as a Veteran Advocate in the “MST Community” (2014)

March 5, 2014

“It’s Against Our Policy” was originally published on March 5, 2014 How many jobs have I worked at where “It’s Against our Policy” ended it all. The ironic thing: nothing is ever in writing, standards have not been set (or the boss can do whatever but control you), and once you agree to volunteer, you … More Workplace Abuse and Bullying: My Story as a Veteran Advocate in the “MST Community” (2014)

Obama gives military one year to curb sex assault

December 20, 2013

Obama gives military one year to curb sex assault President [Barack] Obama on Friday gave the military a year to show progress in curbing sexual assault within its ranks. If it fails to make progress, Obama warned he would support additional reforms. Obama’s decision was criticized by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who led a congressional effort … More Obama gives military one year to curb sex assault

Invisible War Actors & Ass Kissers Devise Plan to Accuse Advocates of “Bullying”; Protect Our Defenders Takes Credit for All Crime Bill They Didn’t Want, Then Stole and Perverted (2013)

November 17, 2013

If only these same ‘advocates’ spent this much time working on passing laws and helping troops. I didn’t know that if I worked hard and did the right thing that it made me a target in this so called movement. This is especially amusing because they have got it all conjured up in their minds … More Invisible War Actors & Ass Kissers Devise Plan to Accuse Advocates of “Bullying”; Protect Our Defenders Takes Credit for All Crime Bill They Didn’t Want, Then Stole and Perverted (2013)

Reporting Military Crimes and Preventing Retaliation: A Call for Legal Reform (September 20, 2013)

September 20, 2013

Original Title: Update on the Military Justice Improvement Act (September 20, 2013) In January, veterans were able to address the House Armed Services Committee regarding crime and non combat death in the military. The testimony was on the heels of what was referred to in the media as the “Lackland Sex Scandal.” The veterans specifically emphasized that crime … More Reporting Military Crimes and Preventing Retaliation: A Call for Legal Reform (September 20, 2013)

Navigating Life After Losing a Parent: Jennifer, Lee, Onyx and Sarge Visit William R. Stowell’s Gravesite on the 12th Anniversary of Death (September 14, 2013)

September 14, 2013

At thirty, you think you still have time. Time to ask more questions. Time to sit a little longer at the kitchen table. Time to notice the small things—like how your father always paused before answering, not because he didn’t know what to say, but because he wanted to say it right. You don’t expect … More Navigating Life After Losing a Parent: Jennifer, Lee, Onyx and Sarge Visit William R. Stowell’s Gravesite on the 12th Anniversary of Death (September 14, 2013)

Trapped in an Abusive Chain of Command: What I Told ‘The World’ About Sexual Assault in the Military (August 15, 2013)

August 15, 2013

Sexual Abuse Victim Compares Military Service to Being Trapped In ‘Domestic Violence Relationship’ Copyrighted By Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired Editorial note: The current written version of The World’s article says my problems began in 2006. The original embedded audio says 1996, which is correct. Also the article says I am a Protect Our Offenders Advocacy … More Trapped in an Abusive Chain of Command: What I Told ‘The World’ About Sexual Assault in the Military (August 15, 2013)

A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

August 10, 2013

Jennifer got Onyx in May 2013 at a program for veterans called K9s for Warriors. Not only was Onyx an awesome companion during some of the most difficult times in our lives but the woman who ran K9s for Warriors with her son was a loving person we all referred to as “mom.” She really … More A Quiet Lifeline: How Onyx Helped Us Survive Relentless Online Bullying; Jennifer, Lee and Onyx Go For a Jeep Ride in Western Maine (August 10, 2013)

Gillibrand: “I’m Distressed That The Victims’ Voices Aren’t Being Heard In This Debate” (2013)

June 12, 2013

On June 12, 2013, Senator Gillibrand spoke in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee in support of the Military Justice Improvement Act. Transcript: want to address why I think this isinsufficientthere seems to be a misunderstandingthat the commanders are not taking thejudgments of their Jag they are in factthey only disagree with their Jag … More Gillibrand: “I’m Distressed That The Victims’ Voices Aren’t Being Heard In This Debate” (2013)

Loretto Chapel: The Mystery of Santa Fe’s Miraculous Staircase in New Mexico (June 4, 2013)

June 4, 2013

Welcome to Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico A Gothic chapel, a vanished carpenter, and a staircase that continues to inspire questions nearly 150 years later New Mexico has a way of placing mystery in plain sight. Among the adobe buildings and sun-washed streets of historic Santa Fe stands a small Gothic Revival chapel that … More Loretto Chapel: The Mystery of Santa Fe’s Miraculous Staircase in New Mexico (June 4, 2013)

The Trip That Changed Everything: Jennifer and Onyx Fly to Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 3, 2013)

June 3, 2013

Michael Matthews gave himself away when he got drunk one night while Jennifer was in town prior to the documentary premiere. While Jennifer was in her room, she could hear Matthews on the phone with what sounded like Queen Bee devising a plan to take her down. Jennifer knew when she went back to New … More The Trip That Changed Everything: Jennifer and Onyx Fly to Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 3, 2013)